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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.99, 559.96 and 281.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.99, 559.96 and 281.65 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.99 : 559.96 = 281.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.99/559.96 = 281.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.99x = 559.96 × 281.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.99x = 157,712.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,712.73/405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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